Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard Found in U.K.
Daniel Buxton, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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The mosaic glasswork in this black-and-white checkerboard sword stud was an early Anglo-Saxon specialty. The hoard has been declared treasure by South Staffordshire coroner Andrew Haigh, which means it belongs to the Queen.
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